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Kirk Waldrop joins Alvarez & Marsal as managing director

Kirk Waldrop, an experienced supply chain and operations consultant, has joined Alvarez & Marsal as a managing director. He brings over 26 years of experience in supply chain and operations, with expertise in areas such as facility design and post-M&A integration. Waldrop has previously worked at Grant Thornton

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Electrifying All U.S. Trucks Is Possible—Here's How

Join us today to help build a clean energy future by finalizing a strong clean trucks rule. This rule will address decades-long pollution in port and freight communities, creating a reliable supply chain and good jobs. However, some truck manufacturers and industry associations are opposing these standards. Despite public funding

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Mike Rowe, infant catheter to relieve gas, part of Walmart Open Call

Walmart hosted its 10th annual Open Call event, attracting over 600 potential suppliers. The company aims to continue its efforts to source products made or assembled in the U.S., with a commitment to buy $350 billion worth of American-made products by 2030. The Reshoring Initiative estimates that Walmart'

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Call for Emergency Roster – Supply Chain West Bank occupied ...

Save the Children International in the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt) is seeking candidates for their emergency roster in the Supply Chain department. The emergency response roles will involve managing and delivering supply chain support to the oPt Country Office. Successful applicants will also provide capacity building to field supply chain

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Denim Supply Chain Offers Brands New Smart Chemistry and ...

Companies at Kingpins Amsterdam discussed their efforts to make the denim industry more responsible by eliminating harmful chemicals from the supply chain and streamlining production processes. Bluesign highlighted their action plan, Bluesign Denim, which ensures safe and traceable jeans. Madewell became the first U.S. denim brand recognized by Bluesign

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Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement For the financial ...

Stephenson Harwood LLP and its affiliated entities have released a statement outlining the steps they have taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within their operations or supply chains. The firm, which provides legal services globally, believes the risk of such activities occurring within their operations is relatively low

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Pitney Bowes taps new Ambi Robotics system for middlemile sortation

Pitney Bowes and Ambi Robotics are expanding their partnership with a $23 million plan to install last-mile sortation systems at various hubs across the US. The new Ambi Robotics system uses robotic arms to sort parcels, greatly increasing the speed and accuracy of the process. The system can be customized

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Binghamton Universityled battery initiative named federal Tech Hub ...

Binghamton University's New Energy New York (NENY) project has been designated as a hub for battery innovation by the US federal government. The project received a Regional Tech Hub designation from the Biden-Harris administration and the US Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). This designation

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Opinion piece WA critical to Net Zero goal

Australia aims to strengthen its role in the critical minerals supply chain and become a global leader in sustainable and transparent supply chains. An inaugural meeting of the Australia-United States Taskforce on Critical Minerals was held in Washington, supporting the clean energy economy. Australia, the largest supplier of lithium globally,

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The U.S.'s Critical Mineral Supply Challenge Kleinman Center for ...

The global energy system has long been dependent on fossil fuels, causing geopolitical conflict and energy insecurity. However, as clean energy technologies emerge, minerals like cobalt and lithium are becoming essential for our energy system. Brian Menell, CEO of TechMet, discusses the challenges of relying on these minerals, which are

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Hello Bello files for bankruptcy amid supply chain setbacks

Baby care company Hello Bello, co-founded by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, has filed for bankruptcy due to supply chain issues and rising costs. The brand initially launched in 2019 and saw success during the pandemic with its online subscription service. However, it faced challenges with its manufacturer increasing prices

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Walmart and General Mills build a sustainable food supply

General Mills and Walmart have announced a joint effort to advance regenerative agriculture across 600,000 acres of US soil by 2030. The project aims to reduce emissions and resource-drain from farming, improve soil health, and enhance product quality. The initiative will be supported by grant funding from the National

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Roland Corporation Chooses Movement by project44™ to Build a ...

Supply chain visibility platform project44 has been chosen by Roland Corporation to improve its ocean transportation visibility and on-time delivery performance. Roland plans to use project44's solution, Movement, to streamline logistics workloads and enhance the flexibility and efficiency of its supply chain. The deployment of Movement is expected

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Seagen's integrated supply chain: From clinical trials to ... The 21st Century Supply Chain

Biopharma company Seagen relies on robust supply and demand planning processes to ensure a continuous supply of its Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) technology, which selectively kills cancer cells. Elisabeth Kaszas, VP of Global Supply Operations, discusses the company's supply chain transformation during a period of rapid growth, emphasizing

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China eyeing Sri Lanka as part of its supply chain US

China is considering using Sri Lanka as part of its global military supply chain, according to an annual report by the US Department of Defense. The report states that China has also considered 18 other countries, including Sri Lanka, as potential locations for military logistics facilities. It adds that China

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Supply Chain Challenges Still Loom Large

A new study by Coupa Software reveals that supply chain disruptions are expected to negatively impact holiday sales for retailers in the U.S. and U.K. About 83% of supply chain professionals anticipate revenue loss, up from 70% in 2022. Retailers predict a 10% average revenue loss, which could

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US energy transition needs to avoid China dependence State Dept ...

A senior State Department official is urging emerging U.S. businesses in the energy transition supply chain, such as hydrogen and wind power, to act quickly to avoid being dominated by China. Geoffrey Pyatt, assistant secretary for energy resources at the State Department, highlighted the need to prevent China from

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SecurityScorecard Achieves FedRAMP® Ready Designation to ...

SecurityScorecard has achieved the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Ready designation, allowing it to provide its Third-Party Cyber Risk Management Platform to U.S. federal agencies. The platform uses a standardized letter-grade system to measure the cybersecurity of the government's suppliers and vendors. The company'

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State Department takes first crack at implementing supply chain risk ...

The State Department has released a memo outlining new software supply chain risk management processes for federal contracting. The department is taking proactive steps to improve cybersecurity in response to increasing threats. Companies applying for contracts will be required to demonstrate their cybersecurity efforts and ability to meet new standards.

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China Conflict Underscores Vulnerability of Electronics Supply Chain

President Biden's decision to halt shipments of AI chips from Nvidia to China highlights the ongoing tensions between the US and China. The global electronics supply chain, which involves the US and Far East nations, has made the US vulnerable to China's retaliatory measures. A report

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US energy transition needs to avoid China dependence State Dept ...

The US needs to take action to prevent China from dominating the energy transition supply chain, particularly in areas such as hydrogen and wind power, according to Geoffrey Pyatt, the assistant secretary for energy resources at the State Department. Pyatt warned that China's monopoly on solar wafer and

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Technologydriven supply chain provider Inteluck announces US ...

Inteluck, a supply chain solution provider in Southeast Asia, has successfully raised $34 million in its Series C funding round. The investment was led by Navegar, a private equity firm focused on the Philippines, and joined by existing investor East Ventures. Inteluck offers a digital B2B platform for supply chain

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Supply chain management in today's postpandemic world

Steve Geary, an adjunct faculty at the University of Tennessee's Haaslam College of Business, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on global supply chains. He highlights how the pandemic disrupted demand patterns and caused port congestion. Geary also mentions that certain industries, such as retail and manufacturing, were hit

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Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel Following The National ...

At the NITL Transportation Conference, Commissioner Carl Bentzel thanked the NITL for the opportunity to discuss the future of the supply chain. He provided an update on the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative and addressed the impact of pandemic-related congestion on supply chains. Bentzel emphasized the importance of seamless and transparent

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Union Pacific boosts connectivity between Mexico and Southeastern ...

Union Pacific has introduced a new rail service to better connect Mexico's industrial markets with destinations in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Mexican railroad operator Ferromex will transport cargo to Eagle Pass, Texas, where Union Pacific will take the cargo to Memphis, Tennessee, before transporting it to markets